EV charging in Colorado: stations, EVs and home cost
Colorado has 2,893 public charging stations, 498 of them with DC fast ports: 50 per 100,000 residents (rank 4) and 32.2 per 1,000 road miles (rank 14). 162,800 battery electric and 57,100 plug-in hybrid cars were registered in Colorado in 2025, 2.9% of light-duty vehicles; 37,000 EVs in 2021. That is 28 plug-in cars per public port. Charging 100 miles at home costs $5.99 at 15.85 ¢ per kWh; a 23 mpg gasoline car costs $17.80 at $4.09 a gallon (3.0 times), so 13,476 miles saves $1,591 a year.
2,893 public stations in Colorado: 50 per 100,000 residents
| Measure | Colorado | Rank of 51 | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public stations open in Colorado | 2,893 | 7 | 195 more are not open to the public |
| With a DC fast port | 498 | 10 | 1,682 DC fast ports |
| Per 100,000 residents | 49.8 | 4 | 8.6 with DC fast |
| Per 1,000 miles of Colorado public road | 32.2 | 14 | 89,784 road miles (FHWA 2023) |
| Level 2 ports | 6,135 | - | 7,872 ports in all |
| Opened in the last 12 months | 522 | 6 | 12 planned |
| Tesla-connector (NACS) stations | 269 | - | 454 with CCS, 246 with CHAdeMO |
Networks in Colorado: ChargePoint Network 2,031, Blink Network 207, Non-Networked 137, Tesla Destination 86; 47 networks in all. Open, public stations only.
Colorado by county and city: 59 counties with a station
| Colorado county | Stations | DC fast stations | Per 100,000 residents | Residents |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver County | 478 | 55 | 67.0 | 713,734 |
| Boulder County | 346 | 26 | 105.4 | 328,317 |
| Jefferson County | 221 | 37 | 38.1 | 579,715 |
| Adams County | 215 | 28 | 41.0 | 524,408 |
| Larimer County | 201 | 26 | 55.3 | 363,561 |
| Arapahoe County | 151 | 31 | 23.0 | 655,709 |
| El Paso County | 125 | 33 | 17.0 | 736,008 |
| Eagle County | 123 | 13 | 222.1 | 55,374 |
59 of 64 counties in Colorado have at least one public station; 5 have none. County from station ZIP; 16 unplaced.
| Colorado city | Stations | Share of the state |
|---|---|---|
| Denver | 484 | 17% |
| Boulder | 211 | 7% |
| Colorado Springs | 107 | 4% |
| Fort Collins | 101 | 3% |
| Aurora | 89 | 3% |
| Broomfield | 86 | 3% |
199 cities and towns in Colorado have a listed station.
Colorado among its neighbours
| Closest to Colorado | Stations per 100,000 | EV share, % points | 100 miles at home, $ | Gasoline, $ a gallon | Miles away |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado (this page) | 50 | 2.9 | $5.99 | $4.09 | - |
| Wyoming | -29 | -2.6 | -0.93 | +0.39 | 229 |
| New Mexico | -27 | -2.1 | -0.29 | -0.17 | 349 |
| Utah | -19 | -0.8 | -1.05 | +0.39 | 368 |
| Nebraska | -33 | -2.3 | -1.33 | +0.20 | 432 |
Colorado against its neighbours in the cost ranking, per 100 miles
EVs on the road in Colorado: 162,800 in 2025
| Year in Colorado | Battery electric | Plug-in hybrid | EV share of all, % | All vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 37,000 | 16,100 | 0.70 | 5,286,400 |
| 2022 | 59,900 | 24,000 | 1.11 | 5,387,100 |
| 2023 | 90,100 | 37,500 | 1.66 | 5,441,800 |
| 2024 | 127,000 | 48,700 | 2.31 | 5,494,000 |
| 2025 | 162,800 | 57,100 | 2.92 | 5,583,200 |
Colorado: EVs grew 4.4 times from 2021 to 2025 (rank 22 of 51). Registrations are rounded to 100 by the source. 28.0 EVs per 1,000 residents.
Charging 100 miles at home in Colorado: $5.99
| Vehicle | Colorado kWh/100 mi | Cost/100 mi | Cost/13,476 mi | kg CO2/100 mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV, 10th pct | 29.2 | $4.63 | $623 | 14.4 |
| EV, median | 37.8 | $5.99 | $808 | 18.6 |
| EV, 90th pct | 47.3 | $7.49 | $1,010 | 23.3 |
| Gasoline, 23 mpg | - | $17.80 | $2,399 | 38.6 |
Colorado: 15.85 ¢ per kWh (EIA 2025), gasoline $4.094 a gallon.
CSV| Colorado miles | 10th pct EV | Median EV | 90th pct EV | Gasoline car | Saving, median EV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5,000 | $231 | $300 | $375 | $890 | $590 |
| 10,000 | $463 | $599 | $749 | $1,780 | $1,181 |
| 13,476 | $623 | $808 | $1,010 | $2,399 | $1,591 |
| 15,000 | $694 | $899 | $1,124 | $2,670 | $1,771 |
| 20,000 | $925 | $1,198 | $1,499 | $3,560 | $2,362 |
Gasoline against electricity in Colorado: $17.80 against $5.99
| Measure | Colorado |
|---|---|
| Gasoline price used for Colorado, $ a gallon | 4.09, EIA Colorado series |
| Gasoline car, $ a mile | 0.178 |
| Median EV, $ a mile | 0.060 |
| Saving over 13,476 miles, $ | 1,591 |
| Break-even power price in Colorado, ¢ per kWh | 47.1 |
| Grid kg CO2 per kWh | 0.492 |
| EV kg CO2 per 100 miles | 18.6 |
| EV against gasoline, % CO2 | -52 |
| Grid coal, gas, nuclear, % of generation | 24.8, 32.0, 0.0 |
| Home use in Colorado, kWh a month | 678 |
| EV adds to the typical bill, % | 63 |
| Colorado gasoline $ a gallon | 20 mpg saving in Colorado | 25 mpg saving in Colorado | 30 mpg saving in Colorado | 40 mpg saving in Colorado |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $3.00 | $1,214 | $810 | $540 | $203 |
| $3.50 | $1,551 | $1,079 | $765 | $372 |
| $4.00 | $1,888 | $1,349 | $989 | $540 |
| $4.50 | $2,225 | $1,618 | $1,214 | $709 |
| $5.00 | $2,561 | $1,888 | $1,438 | $877 |
Colorado time-of-use rates
Colorado: time-of-use 75% of utilities, smart meters 92.5%, dynamic 45.77 per 100. Plans with an electric vehicle name in Colorado: Poudre Valley REA, Inc, AEV - Farm & Residential Electric Vehicle.
| Colorado utility | Homes | Time-of-use plans | Energy rate range ¢ per kWh |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public Service Co of Colorado | 1,365,053 | 3 | 5.0-38.1 |
| City of Colorado Springs | 216,771 | 2 | 7.0-32.6 |
| CORE Electric Cooperative | 165,067 | 2 | 6.5-30.3 |
| United Power, Inc | 101,502 | 3 | 4.3-15.4 |
| City of Fort Collins | 70,803 | 6 | 2.5-83.0 |
| Mountain View Elec Assn, Inc | 59,789 | 1 | 6.7-28.5 |
Colorado by month: 14.9 to 16.7 ¢ per kWh
| Colorado month | Price ¢ per kWh | 100 miles, median EV | 100 miles, 90th pct EV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 14.93 | $5.64 | $7.06 |
| Feb | 15.08 | $5.70 | $7.13 |
| Mar | 15.04 | $5.69 | $7.11 |
| Apr | 15.50 | $5.86 | $7.33 |
| May | 15.58 | $5.89 | $7.36 |
| Jun | 16.04 | $6.06 | $7.58 |
| Jul | 15.99 | $6.05 | $7.56 |
| Aug | 16.37 | $6.19 | $7.74 |
| Sep | 16.70 | $6.31 | $7.89 |
| Oct | 16.26 | $6.15 | $7.69 |
| Nov | 16.35 | $6.18 | $7.73 |
| Dec | 16.12 | $6.09 | $7.62 |
12 biggest Colorado utilities
| Colorado utility | Homes | Price ¢ | 100 miles | 13,476 miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Service Co of Colorado | 1,365,053 | 15.05 | $5.69 | $767 |
| City of Colorado Springs | 216,771 | 14.45 | $5.46 | $736 |
| CORE Electric Cooperative | 165,067 | 15.04 | $5.69 | $766 |
| United Power, Inc | 101,502 | 15.75 | $5.96 | $803 |
| Black Hills Colorado Electric, LLC | 89,252 | 17.05 | $6.44 | $868 |
| City of Fort Collins | 70,803 | 13.21 | $4.99 | $673 |
| Mountain View Elec Assn, Inc | 59,789 | 15.52 | $5.87 | $791 |
| Holy Cross Electric Assn, Inc | 49,982 | 12.04 | $4.55 | $613 |
| Poudre Valley REA, Inc | 49,587 | 12.21 | $4.62 | $622 |
| City of Longmont | 40,855 | 12.30 | $4.65 | $627 |
| La Plata Electric Assn, Inc | 39,931 | 16.71 | $6.32 | $851 |
| City of Loveland | 37,007 | 14.40 | $5.45 | $734 |
Your numbers for Colorado
Sources for Colorado
- AFDC station locator API (NLR), 2 Oct 2026: 2,893 public stations in Colorado
- AFDC registration counts (NLR, Experian), 2025: 162,800 EVs
- FHWA table HM-10, 2023: 89,784 road miles in Colorado
- EIA retail sales, 2025: 15.85 ¢ per kWh in Colorado
- EIA gasoline, week of 28 Sep 2026: $4.09 for Colorado
- EPA vehicles file: 38 kWh per 100 miles costs $5.99 in Colorado; licences and method for Colorado
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Questions
Colorado fast chargers, how many?
498 stations with DC fast ports, 1,682 ports; 8.6 stations per 100,000 residents (rank 3).
Colorado EV charging stations, how many?
2,893 public stations, 50 per 100,000 residents (rank 4 of 51); 195 more are private.
Colorado registered electric cars, how many?
162,800 battery electric and 57,100 plug-in hybrid in 2025; EVs were 2.9% of light-duty vehicles, 37,000 in 2021.
Colorado CO2 of charging?
18.6 kg per 100 miles; gasoline 38.6 kg; grid 0.492 kg per kWh.
Colorado chargers along the roads?
32.2 public stations per 1,000 miles of public road (89,784 miles), rank 14.
EV or gasoline in Colorado, which costs less?
$5.99 against $17.80 per 100 miles; $1,591 a year over 13,476 miles at $4.09 a gallon.
Colorado cars per public charger?
28 plug-in cars per public port, rank 32 of 51 (1 = fewest).
Colorado EV charging cost?
$5.99 per 100 miles at 15.85 ¢; $808 for 13,476 miles. Rank 30 of 51.
Colorado county with most charging stations?
Denver County with 478 stations (55 with DC fast); 59 of 64 counties have any.
Colorado time-of-use rates for EV owners?
Colorado: time-of-use 75% of utilities, smart meters 92.5%, dynamic 45.77 per 100. 19 utilities in the OpenEI snapshot list a time-of-use plan.